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The Down CowThe definition of a 'down' cow varies but perhaps the simplest one is "a cow that is recumbent (lying down) and unable to stand". The 'downer' cow is a cow that is recumbent for more than 24 hours, often remaining bright and alert but being unable to stand due to secondary damage from prolonged recumbency.

There are many causes of prolonged recumbency which can be broadly categorised into one of four groups: